Small Gear

Question 1

What is the ACTF&R’s definition of small gear?

Answer 1

Refers to the miscellaneous tools and small items of equipment used everyday by fire fighters.

Question 2

What does “making up” mean?

Answer 2

The place up and clean up of equipment following a job.

Question 3

What are some small gear considerations?

Answer 3

-it’s everyone’s responsibility to check the operational status of the gear

-be aware of stowage and operations of each tool

-it’s better to finds a fault before you need to use the tool.

Question 4

What is the appliance inspection involve?

Answer 4

• checking the appliance is in operational condition (water, oil, tyres)
• check the operation of the pumps
• inspect the appliance for body damage

-check the appliance inventory

• operate and clean all the equipment as per the individual specifications

Question 5

What does ‘re-stow’ mean?

Answer 5

• swapping your appliance for a spare appliance (truck) and taking all your personal and specialised equipment and putting it on the new appliance
• example of ‘re-stowing’ is if the appliance needs a service, you will drive out and swap with a spare appliance. You will be required to unpack the truck and your personal equipment and put on the new appliance.

Question 6

What are the 5 ‘R’s when dealing with faults?

Answer 6

Report - to SO
Rectify - try and fix it at station
Replace - if needed
Repair - send in for specialised repair
Re-stow - get a replacement equipment

Question 7

Describe the halligan tool

Answer 7

Has a claw and a pike

Used to open doors, remove hinge pins and break locks

Question 8

What’s in the forcible entry tools?

Answer 8

Halligan tool
Bolt cutters
Pinch bar
Agius tool
Axe
Sledge hammer

Question 9

What’s in the road crash rescue gem eat?

Answer 9

Hydraulic pump
Large spreaders
Omni (combi) tool
2 stage ram
Parrot beak cutters

Question 10

What is the TFT branch?

Answer 10

The end of the hose that sprays water